Laws to protect the bee population have been strengthened to safeguard the Isle of Man's "disease-free" status. The Importation of Bees Order 2024, introduced on Tuesday, updated previous ...
European foulbrood (EFB) is a significant bacterial disease affecting honey bee larvae, primarily caused by the bacterium Melissococcus plutonius. This disease poses a serious threat to honey bee ...
American Foulbrood (AFB) is a serious infectious disease that affects honey bee larvae, primarily caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae. This disease poses significant challenges to ...